The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program that tests milk and other dairy products. An FDA spokesperson confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that the Food Emergency Response Network Proficiency Testing … [Read more...]
NYS Has Online Platform For Reporting Suspected Bird Flu Cases in Wild Birds
New York State has announced an online platform for the public to report suspected cases of Avian Bird Flu in wild birds. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said the platform was designed as part of an … [Read more...]
Cucumbers Recalled Due To Salmonella Concerns
A recall of cucumbers has been issued due to possible salmonella contamination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said all sizes of SunFed whole fresh American cucumbers have been recalled. Almost 70 cases of salmonella connected … [Read more...]
Massive Recall of Organic, Baby Carrots After 1 Death
A massive recall of organic carrots and baby carrots sold at grocery stores across the country was issued by a California grower after a possible outbreak of E. coli that has already killed one person. Grimmway Farms said in a news release that … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Frozen Waffle Products Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns
Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria bacteria. TreeHouse Foods said that it issued a voluntary recall after discovering … [Read more...]
Free COVID-19 Tests Available Again
Free rapid COVID-19 tests are now available through the Federal Government. As of Thursday, families are now able to obtain up to four free COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) while supplies last. The … [Read more...]
NYS Has First Human Death From Eastern Equine Encephalitis In Almost A Decade
New York State's first person to contract Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in almost a decade has died. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Monday as State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared the virus spread by … [Read more...]
HOPE Chautauqua Coalition Awarded Federal Funding
HOPE Chautauqua Coalition has been awarded $125,000 in federal funding. The grant, awarded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Drug-Free Communities Support Program, will support local efforts to prevent substance use and … [Read more...]
Students, Senior Citizens Encouraged To Get New COVID-19 Vaccine
Kids going back to school and senior citizens are being encouraged to get the new COVID-19 vaccine that's now available in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging all eligible New Yorkers — especially those who are 65 and older, are … [Read more...]
Listeria Infections Reported in NYS Linked To Deli Meats
Twelve cases of listeria infections have been reported in New York State that has been linked to deli meats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that as of July 26, 34 people have reported listeria infections associated … [Read more...]
